Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019)
Type
TV
Episodes
12
Release Date
Oct 3, 2019
Status
Completed
Runtime
24m
Rating
TV-14
Producer
Sho Ohtani, Fumito Miura, Yuuki Satou, Yoshihiro Komiya, Yuto Matsumoto, Hinako Watanabe, Yui Shibata, George Wada, Ryu Takahashi, Kota Kuroda, Shiro Sasaki, Makoto Fujimoto, Kai Minegishi, Goshi Yoshida
Production Co
Ajiado, WIT STUDIO, GENCO, Happinet, Medianet Pictures, Tokyo Animator Academy, WOWOW, ABC Animation, YTE, THE KLOCKWORX, TO BOOKS, BS Fuji, Happinet Phantom Studios, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, movic, Shochiku, FlyingDog
Orig. Language
JA
Ascendance of a Bookworm follows Myne, a book-loving girl who is reborn in a world where books are rare and expensive. Determined to read again, she sets out to create books herself despite facing many challenges. The anime stands out with its slow-paced storytelling, unique world-building, lovable characters, and emotional moments. Rather than focusing only on battles, it builds an engaging fantasy world through creativity, determination, and everyday struggles.
Ratings & Review
8.5
/10
Ascendance of a Bookworm is a refreshing fantasy anime for viewers who enjoy strong world-building, clever storytelling, and character development. Its slower pace may not suit everyone, but the unique story and Myne’s determination make…
Ascendance of a Bookworm is a refreshing fantasy anime for viewers who enjoy strong world-building, clever storytelling, and character development. Its slower pace may not suit everyone, but the unique story and Myne’s determination make it worth watching. If you want a fantasy anime with something different from the usual action-heavy formula, this is a great choice.
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